Boston Bruins at St. Louis Blues
NHL game between the Boston Bruins and the St. Louis Blues on Oct 29, 2026. Final score: Boston Bruins 1, St. Louis Blues 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Venue | Enterprise Center |
| Boston Bruins score | 1 |
| St. Louis Blues score | 4 |
Shot charts, expected goals (xG), Game Score and advanced box scores for this game are available on Hockey Alchemy.
Three Stars by Game Score
Ranked by Game Score, which rolls goals, assists, shot quality, play-driving and penalties into one number — so the best player is chosen by the box score, not by a vote.
| Player | Pos | G | A | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Robert Thomas | C | 1 | 2 | 2 | 18:40 | 0.13 | 1.83 |
| 2nd | Philip Broberg | D | 1 | 2 | 1 | 25:55 | 0.12 | 1.67 |
| 3rd | Justin Barron | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 15:24 | 0.05 | 1.62 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Boston Bruins–St. Louis Blues) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 05:28 | BOS | James Hagens | Casey Mittelstadt | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 15:43 | STL | Jimmy Snuggerud | Philip Broberg, Robert Thomas | 5v4 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 05:17 | STL | Philip Broberg | Connor McMichael, Dylan Holloway | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 12:08 | STL | Robert Thomas | Justin Barron | 5v5 | 1–3 |
| 3rd 12:42 | STL | Jake Neighbours | Philip Broberg, Robert Thomas | 5v4 | 1–4 |
Team Comparison
| Boston Bruins | St. Louis Blues | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 32 | 18 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.32 | 2.09 |
| High-danger shots | 16 | 16 |
| Corsi % | 63.5% | 36.5% |
| Power play | 0/2 | 2/3 |
| Faceoff % | 55.6% | 44.4% |
| Hits | 29 | 15 |
| Blocks | 6 | 15 |
| Giveaways | 12 | 13 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 5 |
Boston Bruins Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Hagens | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 15:40 | 0.13 | 0.51 |
| Fraser Minten | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:50 | 0.00 | 0.38 |
| JJ Peterka | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:19 | 0.55 | 0.30 |
| Nikita Zadorov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:05 | 0.01 | 0.29 |
| Charlie McAvoy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 23:56 | 0.15 | 0.21 |
| Casey Mittelstadt | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15:58 | 0.00 | 0.20 |
| Hampus Lindholm | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 23:21 | 0.07 | 0.15 |
| David Pastrnak | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 21:28 | 0.53 | 0.12 |
| Pavel Zacha | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:00 | 0.12 | 0.10 |
| Will Borgen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:25 | 0.06 | 0.07 |
| Tanner Jeannot | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:51 | 0.11 | 0.07 |
| Marat Khusnutdinov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:18 | 0.23 | 0.06 |
| Morgan Geekie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:20 | 0.22 | -0.01 |
| Elias Lindholm | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:36 | 0.01 | -0.12 |
| Mark Kastelic | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:11 | 0.06 | -0.16 |
| Connor Clifton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:12 | 0.03 | -0.40 |
| Matthew Poitras | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8:52 | 0.03 | -0.55 |
| Mason Lohrei | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:28 | 0.02 | -0.63 |
St. Louis Blues Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Thomas | C | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 18:40 | 0.13 | 1.83 |
| Philip Broberg | D | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 25:55 | 0.12 | 1.67 |
| Justin Barron | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:24 | 0.05 | 1.62 |
| Jake Neighbours | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 13:45 | 0.22 | 1.30 |
| Jimmy Snuggerud | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 15:18 | 0.20 | 1.02 |
| Adam Jiricek | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:03 | 0.01 | 0.95 |
| Dylan Holloway | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15:25 | 0.05 | 0.93 |
| Connor McMichael | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:18 | 0.05 | 0.68 |
| Alexey Toropchenko | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:30 | 0.10 | 0.39 |
| Aleksanteri Kaskimaki | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:10 | 0.00 | 0.31 |
| Pius Suter | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:39 | 0.06 | 0.29 |
| Dalibor Dvorsky | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:49 | 0.00 | 0.19 |
| Mason McTavish | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 15:20 | 0.79 | 0.18 |
| Brandon Carlo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:24 | 0.03 | 0.14 |
| Cam Fowler | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:35 | 0.02 | 0.04 |
| Jonatan Berggren | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:17 | 0.00 | -0.04 |
| Pavel Buchnevich | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:55 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Colton Parayko | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:33 | 0.26 | -0.20 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Swayman | Boston Bruins | 14 | 18 | 77.8% | -1.91 | L |
| Joel Hofer | St. Louis Blues | 31 | 32 | 96.9% | 1.32 | W |
Analysis
The St. Louis Blues defeated the Boston Bruins 4–1 on Oct 29, 2026.
St. Louis Blues generated 2.09 expected goals to Boston Bruins's 2.32 — Boston Bruins owned the better of the chances but St. Louis Blues took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Robert Thomas led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.83 on 1 goal, 2 assists, 2 shots on goal.
Joel Hofer stopped 31 of 32, worth 1.32 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Boston Bruins vs St. Louis Blues game?
The St. Louis Blues beat the Boston Bruins 4–1 on Oct 29, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was St. Louis Blues 4, Boston Bruins 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Robert Thomas led all skaters at 1.83, on 1G, 2A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
St. Louis Blues generated 2.09 expected goals and Boston Bruins generated 2.32, so Boston Bruins created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Boston Bruins put 32 shots on goal and St. Louis Blues put 18. High-danger chances went 16 to 16.